AAK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of value-adding specialty vegetable fats and oils, has received CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification at AAK facilities in Richmond, Calif., and Port Newark, N.J. The AAK portfolio of fat and oil solutions now includes organic sunflower, coconut, soy, canola and safflower oils.

Koita Foods announced that it has secured distribution for its premium, Italian, plant-based milk line in several grocery chains and independent grocers throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

GT's COCOYO, from GT's Living Foods, debuted refreshed labels that bring a brighter and bolder label to the yogurt aisle. GT's COCOYO is crafted with raw young coconut meat and cultured to probiotic perfection, unlike the traditional yogurt category that is primarily based on dairy.

Like a vacation in a bottle, Comax is excited to release the “Greetings From The Tropics Collection” in six mouthwatering and juicy flavors: Coconut, Guava, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, and Pineapple.

Flexitarian diets, a concept that allows consumers to change the way they are eating without being exclusive to veganism, are rising in popularity. Unlike other diets, the flexitarian diet is not restrictive; it is inclusive and flexible.

NUCO is a farm-to-table brand sourcing sustainably and ethically grown organic coconuts and supporting Filipino coconut farmers engaged in fair business practices.

Flavorchem Corporation released a “Home Baking Trends” report that reveals the top-selling baking extracts in North America.

Beyond its rich mélange of flavors, the interest in Filipino cuisine on the US food scene is being driven by several factors. 

After digging into these anticipated trends, and identifying some of the major themes, iTi felt strongly that tropical fruit ingredients could emerge as one of the most unique and versatile ways to set food and beverage products apart to truly shine in 2018!

The spreads can be used as a replacement butter, nut butter, cream cheese, dessert topping, or in smoothies and baked goods.